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Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as you leave it in the box, and store it in your garage. Once you place it in the ground, nature's forces begin a contest to see which will break its water-tight integrity first. Vying for the title of culprit are gophers, ground squirrels, chipmunks, rats, moles, roots from trees, plants and weeds, sharp rocks, heavy rocks, sharp objects, and moose (if you live in Alaska). If a leak does develop, it is next to impossible to locate it without removing all the rocks covering the liner, draining the pond, spreading the liner out on the ground, and inspecting every square inch. A tiny pin hole can lose five gallons every 24 hours.

There are few things in life as relaxing as the tinkling sound of circulating water in a fish or frog pond in the garden. Even more satisfying is building your own pond, perfectly shaped to your landscape - and of course to get the most fulfillment out of your efforts, it must be properly sealed. The subject of sealing can be easily overlooked in the hurry to fill and use a concrete pond, but it is vital or the whole job could become a frustrating waste of time, money and resources - not to mention loss of pond-life.